Everyone is a Leader to Someone
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W h y t h i s P r o g r a m W o r k s
SPECIFIC.
Leadership is a big topic and can feel overwhelming. We break it down into three digestible parts, deliver memorable content through storytelling, and provide practical frameworks for participants to experiment with.
SAFE.
Whether you are new to the idea of leadership or not, we create optimal conditions for learning — a safe space to explore and experiment, to ask questions, and to be yourself.
SUPPORTED.
Coaching is critical to supporting change. It creates shifts in thinking and behaviour that you might have never thought possible. People who are open to learning and ready for something to be different have told us that this program helped them to create meaningful changes in their lives. The content is as powerful as you want it to be.
The Program
Everyone is a Leader to Someone is a development program that combines workshops and coaching over a three-month period to support and inspire you to be better at bringing your best self to work.
We believe that everyone means to bring their best self to work, but certain things get in the way. For some, it might be capacity, for others confidence, and for others a reluctance to have hard conversations. There are loads of reasons. Our development program gives you the chance to move past your reasons and learn new habits that will stick with you for the rest of your life.
The Participants
Our program was created for anyone who identifies with this statement: I am someone who cares about bringing my best self to my workplace.
We work with in-house teams and individuals to create a safe space for people to push themselves out of their comfort zones and begin incorporating better self-leadership into their daily lives.
The program was designed to be exploratory and practical, rather than prescriptive and theoretical. The workshops and coaching sessions flex to meet you where you are at — whether you are just learning to see yourself as a leader, or you are a senior leader looking to overcome the particular things that knock you off your game. Our energizing and engaging approach transforms individuals and teams, regardless of their roles.
The Objectives
Examine what it means to be a leader
Gain insight into who we are as leaders and the impact we leave on others
Build courage and confidence to try new (and sometimes uncomfortable) things
Develop better workplace habits that last
Create a personal leadership statement that grounds participants in SELF, guides them in RELATIONSHIPS, and drives RESULTS
The Results
Not everyone thinks of themself as a leader. But what would change if they did?
Greater willingness to accept responsibility — less blaming
Increased confidence in all aspects of leadership — self-awareness, relationships, and results
Hard conversations happen and don’t erode results, culture, and trust
A greater sense of belonging and connection to each other and the organization
Succession planning becomes easier when you start building future leaders, today
Higher engagement, higher retention, higher productivity, stronger relationships
Team Cohort or Individual Cohort?
There are two ways to enroll in the program — as part of a team corporate cohort or as part of an individual open enrollment cohort. While both options have the same cadence of workshops and group coaching, there are a few key differences. One was designed to meet the needs of organizations and teams and the other was designed to meet the needs of individuals, and both are priced accordingly.
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We start with a 60-minute kick-off session to introduce the program, facilitators, and participants.
Participants then complete a leadership self-assessment and have a 1:1 coaching session. These tools help focus each participant on what they want to get from the program as well as their personal WHY for wanting to become a better leader.
Each cohort receives three 90-minute workshops and three group coaching sessions. While in-person delivery is an option (in non-COVID times), the entire program is designed and intended to be live and fully virtual.
The program ends with a 60-minute wrap-up session.
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Our workshops are practical, dynamic, interactive, and conversational. We have observed teams energize and inspire one another when they learn together and get comfortable sharing stories, challenges, and successes. Our sessions include two facilitators and are designed to encourage a high degree of participation.
The workshops center around our Living Leadership model which focuses on leadership in the context of self, relationships, and results.
Workshop #1 Objectives (SELF)
Unpacking and understanding our impressions of leadership, including how we see ourselves as leaders
Introducing our Living Leadership model
Uncovering potential barriers to living leadership
Workshop #2 Objectives (RELATIONSHIPS)
Introducing a learner mindset
Exploring our Living Leadership Model for Relationships (Building Trust, Listening & Learning, Demonstrating Vulnerability, and Practicing Empathy)
Using the relationship model to have better conversations
Workshop #3 Objectives (RESULTS)
Creating your Guiding Leadership Statement
Learning how to use your statement
Exploring 2 of the biggest blockers to living leadership — capacity and communication
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Group coaching sessions take place approximately two weeks after each workshop and are designed to support the practical application of the workshop concepts. In these intimate and interactive sessions, participants share the actions they are taking to link their personal learning goals to the workshop material. These sessions are opportunities to examine their learning and create momentum, accountability, and relationships in ways that are unlikely to happen during the regular workday.
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Who can participate in this program?
This program is for learners and for anyone who identifies with this statement: I am someone who cares about bringing my best self to my workplace. Your position, age, or stage of life and career have nothing to do with whether or not you belong here.
What is included in the program?
Sandy and Sarah co-facilitate the following:
Welcome orientation and program kick-off session
A 30-minute individual coaching session for each participant
Three 90-minute workshops
Three group coaching sessions
The is also:
A leadership self-assessment
A reference workbook summarizing the program tools and concepts
Additional 1:1 coaching as needed over the course of the program
What is the format and duration of the program?
The program runs for 3.5 months. The learning cadence is a workshop and companion group coaching session once per month.
While in-person delivery is an option, the entire program is designed and intended to be live and fully virtual.
What happens if I miss a workshop or group coaching session?
Our virtual workshops can be recorded for participants to watch and refer to over the course of the program. For in-person workshops, we encourage participants to find a learning partner to review the material with. Make-up coaching sessions can be scheduled at the request of the participant.
Do we have to sign up as a team or can I sign up for the program as an individual?
We offer both team and individual sign-up options.
Enrolling as a team is the most powerful way to experience the program. It promotes accountability, deepens relationships, and creates a shared approach to being a better workplace human.
Enrolling as an individual in an open enrollment cohort gives participants the opportunity to learn and network with people from different industries and organizations. Some participants feel more free to share stories and experiences with non-colleagues.
How does the program scheduling work?
Individual cohort dates are set in advance and will be posted on our website. Send us a message through our Contact Page if you are interested in a future cohort.
For team cohorts, we work with you and your organization to find the most optimal schedule for the group.
Where is the program delivered?
Sandy and Sarah are based in Vancouver, BC. While in-person delivery is an option, the entire program is designed and intended to be live and fully virtual.
How many participants are in a program cohort?
We will work with your organization to determine the best size and cohort make-up.
Is there homework?
There is work to be done outside the program, yes. In your group coaching sessions, you will commit to trying new things you learned in the workshops. We prefer to call that practice, rather than homework.
Between workshops, you will also be given two or three questions to consider and potentially an article to read, a podcast to listen to, or a video to watch. We will not ask you to write a book report.
How do you measure the success of the program?
In our final group coaching session and at the program debrief, we revisit where you started and where you are now. We take the time to notice the wins. Each participant leaves with a Guiding Leadership Statement that they will use as a guide and measure for how they show up in the world. And, organizational stakeholders receive a final report that includes our thoughts and observations, feedback from participants, and recommended next steps to build on the momentum this program helped create.
What is the program cost?
There are two ways to enroll:
For corporate teams: the cost depends on the number of participants and cohorts required.
For individuals: the cost to enroll is $2,250/person.
When is payment due? Do you accept credit cards?
Payment is due upon registration. Unfortunately, we do not accept credit card payment at this time.